You might have heard of the term Kosher Kitchen and don't know much about it? Whether you are just intrigued by the concept or are contemplating a kitchen renovation around it, this article will give you all the info you might need!

To know what a Kosher Kitchen is, we must understand what Kosher means. Kosher is a Hebrew word that means fit, and a kitchen prepared according to the Jewish Kosher nutritional rules is called a Kosher Kitchen.

What Are The Fundamentals Of Kosher?

  • Not all meat is allowed or permitted to be eaten as per the Laws of Kosher, especially pork and shellfish. However, milk and eggs of selected species of animals are allowed for consumption.
  • Meat and milk are cooked and kept separately. Even different utensils are used for each, and thorough scrutiny is implemented before eating them. Mixing both of them is considered to be a sin.
  • Shechitah in Jew is a term that means killing or slaughtering an animal in a specific painless manner. And meat will only be consumed if it has come from Shechitah. Also, different organs of animals must be removed, including the blood to be consumed.
  • Fruits, vegetables, grains, or anything that grows in the soil or on plants, bushes, or trees are basically always Kosher, excluding cross fruits and vegetables, and it must be insects free. Wine and grape juice has to have some criteria to fall under Kosher.
  • Anything that doesn’t fall under the category of Kosher, even a minute trace of a non-Kosher element, can be termed as not Kosher food. A rabbi or a Kashrut agency has to approve the certification of processed foods and eating establishments.

Tips For Creating A Kosher Kitchen

Although the kitchen is the same, meat and dairy products can’t be prepared or kept with the same utensils, so separate counters or rooms are created. Some even have detached sinks, dishwashers, and ovens.

Some guidelines to certify that a Kosher Kitchen is not contaminated and that all the food prepared therein is also Kosher.

  • All components should adhere to the Kosher certification apart from the fruits, vegetables, and grains, which don’t need any recognition. The only thing to consider when it comes to vegetables and fruits is that there should be no insects.
  • Meat and dairy products must be cooked and stored separately. Even the smallest blend will be considered contaminated and profane. Someone doing it purposely will have to suffer a stringent punishment. Moreover, it is a waste of time and money.
  • When cooking a non-vegetarian meal, all items must be segregated with the utensils chosen for meat. Similarly, when cooking Kosher dairy meals. Food that is neither meat nor dairy may be used for fruits, vegetables, etc., but in direct contact with either meat or dairy will not be acceptable.
  • While doing the dishes in a sink, the utensils need to be washed separately. Or else there is a chance that the designated utensils might get mixed. Some people create separate sinks to make it more simple and easy.
  • It is highly recommendable to purchase utensils and dishware that can easily be identified as it falls under the meat or dairy category.
  • Double ovens, microwaves, and other appliances are a must for most Kosher Kitchens. Having double of each of the items will ensure that there is no contamination. Mounting a warming drawer is an additional choice.
  • Creating a self-design kitchen and cupboard will make it convenient to keep track of your Kosher dishes. Cabinets today come with extremely creative cupboard pull-outs, which means even a homeowner with a small kitchen can honour their Kosher practice while enjoying a stylish kitchen design. Kitchen renovation is a one-stop solution for all the creative output.
 

The Final Step To Achieving A Kosher Kitchen

Once your new kitchen is built, all the items are being segregated as per designation, and it’s time to store all of the kitchen essentials. The easier process to keep things Kosher is to have different colours and patterns for dishware, cookware, and flatware.

For example – red is for meat; white is for dairy products or vice versa. And if your kitchen has separate storage space for meat and dairy products and utensils, then the chances of contamination are very low. In most major kitchen renovation places, Kosher Kitchen design specialists work with clients from the preliminary design concept to the full-fledged build-out.